House of Representatives member
しゅうぎいんぎいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
Elected public servant belonging to the House of Representatives, responsible for national politics including lawmaking, budget deliberation, and administrative oversight.
Description
A member of the House of Representatives is elected to Japan's National Diet (House of Representatives) with a term of 4 years (subject to dissolution). There are 465 seats, elected through a parallel system of single-seat constituencies and proportional representation. They primarily have the authority to submit, deliberate, and vote on bills, initiate budgets, and pass resolutions of no confidence in the cabinet. As the center of party politics, they engage in intra-party coordination and negotiations with other parties, and reflect the voices of constituents and local activities in national politics through exchanges of opinions with voters.
Future Outlook
Amid calls for addressing the aging of politics and increasing diversity, expectations are rising for the promotion of young people and women, and the advancement of political activities utilizing digital technologies.
Personality Traits
Fulfills accountability / Has initiative / Has integrity / Has leadership / Is sociable
Work Style
Electoral district activities / Frequent travel / Full-time public servant / Irregular working hours / National Diet duties
Career Path
Politician's secretary → Local assembly member → House of Representatives member → Senior politician → Cabinet minister
Required Skills
Communication skills / Legal interpretation / Negotiation skills / Policy analysis / Presentation skills
Recommended Skills
Data analysis / Language skills / Media handling / Social media operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to quickly respond to changes in political situations and public opinion. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical analysis of policies and bills is essential. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to accurately grasp details of bill texts and budget figures. |
| Communication Skills | Dialogue and coordination with party members and voters are indispensable. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactivity in leading policy proposals and discussions is important. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously learn in response to changes in laws and policy issues. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for planning and coordinating legislative schedules and election strategies. |
| Problem Solving | To resolve complex social issues and conflicting interests. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure harsh criticism and long working hours. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Collaboration across committees and parties is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Eligibility to run for office (Japanese citizens aged 25 and over)
Aliases
- House of Representatives member
- National Diet member (House of Representatives)
Related Jobs
- House of Councillors member
- Municipal assembly member
- Political secretary
- Prefectural assembly member